Members of the EMS Community;
I hope this message finds you well as we move into the spring of 2023. I am honored to witness the tireless efforts that each and every one of you puts forth to provide the highest quality emergency medical services throughout the State of Maine. As we approach Emergency Medical Services Week, which will take place from May 21-27, the Maine EMS Board seeks to recognize leaders and exceptional contributors to the Maine EMS system. [For more information on EMS week and previous EMS weeks, please visit our EMS Week page]
Maine EMS Awards Nominations are open until Apr 23, 2023 at 23:59
Maine EMS is seeking nominations for award recipients in the following four (4) categories:
- Governor’s Award: This award is conferred for exceptional contribution to the EMS system at the state, national, or system-wide level. The candidate should have demonstrated involvement and contribution in multiple areas of EMS activity (i.e., system development, education, administration, public education, quality/process improvement, etc.).
- EMS Excellence Award: Conferred for contribution to the EMS system at the regional or state level. The candidate should have demonstrated involvement and significant contribution in one or more areas of EMS activity (i.e., system development, education, administration, public education, quality/process improvement, etc.).
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is conferred for extensive involvement with EMS in Maine for at least ten (10) years, consistently performing above and beyond expectations in system development, patient care, service involvement, and/or community involvement.
- EMS Merit Award: Conferred for contributions to the EMS system at the local or regional level. The candidate should have demonstrated involvement and contribution in one or more areas of EMS activity.
We strongly encourage you to submit nominations for deserving candidates through our online submission tool. Alternatively, you can also complete this fillable form, print, and submit your nomination via USPS to Maine EMS, 152 State House Station, 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 1, Augusta, ME 04333.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns. You can reach us by emailing maine.ems@maine.gov or calling (207) 626-3860.
Respectfully,
Sam Hurley, MPH, EMPS, NRP
Director, Maine EMS